Polk County man stabbed roommate over argument on who spent the most on fueling their car: PCSO
A Polk County man is accused of stabbing his roommate over an argument regarding who spent the most on fuel for their shared vehicle.
Thieves targeting mail carriers for universal keys in Polk County robbery
Thieves are increasingly targeting mail carriers for their universal keys, which can unlock every mailbox in apartment complexes and neighborhoods.
Video: Gun-wielding masked robber steals universal key from postal worker in Poinciana: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the armed robbery of a mail carrier.
Florida woman arrested after attempting to use stolen checks to buy $450 worth of plants: Deputies
A Florida woman was arrested in July after she tried to use a check-in somebody else's name to purchase $450 worth of plants, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Rabid cat in Polk County dies day after biting owner trying to break up feline fight: PCSO
A cat is the third confirmed case of rabies in Polk County this year.
Mother killed, children injured during crash near Davenport: Deputies
Investigators suspect speed and “impairment" were factors in a deadly crash near Davenport on Friday night.
Deputies shot, killed man who hit grandmother with car in Winter Haven: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that ended with a 19-year-old suspect dead in Winter Haven.
Dollar General shoplifting suspect takes Uber to steal from store: Grady Judd
An Uber driver helped Polk County deputies catch a suspected shoplifter.
Polk County man arrested for exposing himself to women at Winter Haven Walmart
A Polk County man was arrested for exposing himself to multiple women at a Walmart in Winter Haven in separate incidents.
Grady Judd: ‘Violent offender’ hiding from deputies falls through ceiling, gets bit by K-9
A K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office took a bite out of crime when it sunk its teeth into a suspect trying to hide from law enforcement officers.
High-speed pursuit involving stolen pickup ends in Polk County crash, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff's Office said a high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in a crash on State Road 60 near Bonnie Mine Road, east of Mulberry.
Polk County deputy resigns after arrest on domestic violence charges
A deputy has resigned after his arrest on domestic violence charges, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man called 911 about having phony 'suicidal thoughts' so he could hitch free ride to Tampa: Deputies
A Florida man hoping to get a free ride to Tampa was arrested after he called 911 and lied about having suicidal thoughts in an attempt to get Baker acted, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Florida man steals pantry truck donated by Polk Sheriff’s Charities filled with $25K of food: Grady Judd
A wanted Polk County man may have let his craving for potato salad get the best of him when Sheriff Grady Judd says he took off in a food pantry truck and shared stolen snacks with his friends.
Correctional officer honking his horn to 'drive faster’ calls 911 after getting traffic citation: PCSO
An officer at the Polk Correctional Institute has been arrested after deputies say he called 911 because he was upset he got a citation for repeatedly honking his horn while driving.
Florida Crime Files: Deputy drank 3 coffee mugs of whiskey before reporting to work: Sheriff
A Florida deputy was arrested for allegedly reporting to work drunk, a New Jersey man is accused of flying to Florida to attack a gamer over online dispute, and a Florida dad was arrested after his 15-month-old daughter ate his freshly rolled weed joint: Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.
Florida toddler critically hurt after 'crazy' mom runs him and his dad over: Sheriff Grady Judd
A Florida mother was taken to jail after deputies said she intentionally ran over a 25-year-old man who was holding their 16-month-old son following an argument Monday afternoon
Florida Crime Files: McDonald's employee shoots at customer in drive-thru, police say
A Florida Mcdonald's worker is accused of shooting at a customer during a drive-thru dispute, a Florida uncle is accused of whacking his nephew in the head with a hammer over a poor paint job, and a Florida man is accused of smacking his girlfriend over a ‘honey bun’ pastry: Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files.
Publix selling rare plant in these Florida cities
On Thursday, Publix announced that a rare plant will be in stores for a limited time only!
Florida McDonald's employee shoots at customers over drive-thru dispute: police
A McDonald's employee was arrested last week in Lakeland after she started shooting at customers following a dispute at the drive-through window, according to police.